'Cooling ceilings are the solution for clean air in buildings'

In times when COVID-19 has the world in a hold, we are once again becoming more aware of the importance of optimal air quality. Never before have issues such as hygiene and clean air been so high on the agenda of companies, institutions and government agencies. Yet another reason why chilled ceilings are gaining popularity. The Belgian family business Interalu specializes in cooling ceilings and is happy to share its product knowledge and expertise with the market: "Climate ceilings cool and heat without air movements. This means that they also do not spread dust or bacteria through a building; a very hot topic in these times," says David Molevelt, Business Development Manager for Interalu Netherlands.

The past few months have made us all very aware of who we meet, who we hug, what we touch and what air we breathe. We punch mouth masks, learn how to use them, cough into our arms and keep our distance. These are all factors we have control over. But what about the air we breathe?

A suitable solution for every need

Interalu is a global player and Belgian market leader in metal ceiling solutions. Especially when it comes to the development and manufacture of high-quality climate ceilings, Interalu has been a true specialist in cradle Belgium and beyond for decades. Molevelt explains, "Thanks to our many years of very intensive Research & Development, we are able to continuously improve our products. Our approach always focuses on the following issues:

1. comfort, in terms of temperature, acoustics and humidity
2. maintenance or operating costs,
3. the flexibility of a building
4. the ecological aspect.

For every desire and need, we have an appropriate solution."

Energy efficient and healthy

"We noticed earlier that ecology has also become an important aspect. Our SAPPceiling®, the climate ceiling with an eco-perspective, is unique of its kind thanks to its open structure and makes it possible to integrate the mass of a building into the energy concept of a project via night flushing," Molevelt said. "This product is characterized by low inertia and high conductivity. While classical systems use a lot of energy during cooling, climate ceilings operate at lower temperature regimes. They transport energy with water instead of air. This has a positive effect not only on efficiency, but also on the health aspect. Climate ceilings do not cause air movement, with the result that they do not spread dust or bacteria. Not insignificant, right?"